Huber Ridge, OH truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Huber Ridge: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Huber Ridge and Franklin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Franklin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Ohio
Franklin County against Ohio and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 50.8 | 49.7 | 18% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 7.8% | 6.2% | 52% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 21.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 18.9% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 42.3% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 25.7% | 25.8% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Ohio, Franklin County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Franklin County at a glance: August garbage-truck crashes peak in August (17% of the year's total).
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 6,716 truck crashes since 2015, with 3,466 people injured and 140 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Huber Ridge since 2015; patterns below come from Franklin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.2%.
November through March accounts for 39.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.3% in Ohio.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.7% of truck crashes, compared with 7.8% in Ohio.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Huber Ridge is I-71, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-23 (6), I-270 (5) and I-70 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 141 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.5% across Ohio.
Their busiest month is August, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.8 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Huber Ridge fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Check whether your routes use I-71, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-71 | 9 |
| US-23 | 6 |
| I-270 | 5 |
| I-70 | 3 |
| SR-16 | 3 |
| CR-75 Cleveland Ave | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| CR-162 Worthington Rd | 1 |
| CR-30 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
| CR-8 Sunbury Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Ir 270 | 1,250 |
| Ir 70 | 1,125 |
| Ir 71 | 953 |
| Ir 670 | 187 |
| US-33 | 151 |
| SR-315 | 122 |
| Alum Creek Dr | 108 |
| US-23 | 104 |
Huber Ridge at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 43231) | $73,986 |
| Median home value (ZIP 43231) | $237,089 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39 | — | 8.9 |
| 2000s | 334 | +751% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 555 | +66% | 7.8 |
| 2020s | 492 | -11% | 10.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 39 a year in the 1990s and 492 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 8.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Huber Ridge
How common are truck crashes in Huber Ridge?
6,716 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 140 deaths and 3,466 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Huber Ridge?
NHTSA data shows I-71 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Huber Ridge since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Huber Ridge?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Franklin County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Huber Ridge?
141 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Huber Ridge compare with Ohio?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Franklin County, vs 50.8 for Ohio.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Huber Ridge?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.